Meet the new UMKC Foundation president
Alumna Amanda Davis, (MPA ’02) begins her role as UMKC chief advancement officer and president of the UMKC Foundation this week. Her vision for the role is based on her history at the university. Continue reading “Five Questions with Amanda Davis”
Alumna Amanda Davis begins her role as president Nov. 2
Amanda Davis (MPA ’02) has been named the new University of Missouri-Kansas City chief advancement officer and president of the UMKC Foundation beginning Nov. 2. Davis has extensive experience in university fundraising, including the creation of advancement infrastructure and the development and execution of a comprehensive $2 billion campaign. Continue reading “New Leadership for UMKC Foundation”
As asked by Jean Peat, APR, Director of Communications, UMKC Foundation
On June 17, we welcomed new UMKC Foundation president Lisa Baronio to the UMKC family. As she begins her role in leading fundraising and advancement for the university, we’d like to help you get to know her a bit better. Continue reading “Five Questions with Lisa Baronio, Chief Advancement Officer, UMKC and President UMKC Foundation”
Lisa Baronio will be the university’s chief advancement officer
After conducting a nationwide search, a new president of the UMKC Foundation and chief advancement officer of UMKC has been named.
Lisa B. Baronio, EMBA, will lead the efforts of this independent nonprofit organization to encourage gifts and bequests to promote academic achievement, foster research and elevate intellectual pursuits at UMKC. She will begin her duties on June 17. Continue reading “Announcing New UMKC Foundation President”
By Shannan Henderson
The UMKC Foundation Board of Directors has four new members, all of whom joined in January 2018. Continue reading “2018 Board and Staff Updates”
By Shannan Henderson
When Diane Helfers Petrella, D.M.A., was asked to step in as interim dean for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, she was thrilled to find a new way to serve the 105-year-old institution, one that has established a regional, national and global standard of excellence in the performing arts. Continue reading “Honoring Conservatory’s History while Growing Funding is Priority for Interim Dean”
By Patricia O’Dell
“I ended up in fundraising completely by accident,” recounts Rachael Steele of her 38-year career. Continue reading “Made of Steele”
By Patricia O’Dell
Tom Bloch is stepping up as Foundation chair in July, and he has a strong vision for its role in supporting the mission of the university. Continue reading “Tom Bloch Strenghtens Family Legacy at UMKC”
By Jean Peat
When the opportunity arose for Mark Mattison to combine his love for arts, UMKC and Kansas City, he jumped at the chance to become the Conservatory’s new director of major gifts. Continue reading “Encore Performance”
